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Wikipedia: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This open-source encyclopedia article from Wikipedia offers an in-depth profile of George W. Bush. Content includes information on his personal life and education, his political career and business ventures before becoming President of...
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George Bush Senior (L) With George W Bush (R)

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News profiles President George W. Bush during his 2004 bid for reelection.
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New York Times: Election 2004, George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times's coverage of President George W. Bush in the 2004 election. Content includes recent news stories, a look at Bush's stand on numerous issues, campaign multimedia, and more.
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George W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News profiles President George W. Bush during his 2004 bid for reelection.
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Tony Blair With George W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News profiles President George W. Bush during his 2004 bid for reelection.
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George W Bush During His Time in the Texas Air National Guard

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News profiles President George W. Bush during his 2004 bid for reelection.
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George W Bush at Yale

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News profiles President George W. Bush during his 2004 bid for reelection.
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George W Bush's First Inauguration in January 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News profiles President George W. Bush during his 2004 bid for reelection.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Bush Imposes Steel Tariffs

For Students 9th - 10th
News article from 2002, when President Bush imposed tariffs on steel. Useful for understanding the steel tariff repeal of 2003.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In U.S. history, two families have had a father and a son hold the office of President. Learners can use research skills to look into the office of the President and the two families that have followed the old adage - "Like father, like...
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Al Gore

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Al Gore, the 45th Vice President of the U.S. and the Democratic candidate for President in 2000. The article covers his early life, academic record, military career, early political career, vice presidency under Bill...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Cheney, Richard Bruce 1941

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Richard Cheney, Republican Representative from Wyoming and a Vice President of the United States under George W. Bush.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's forty-first president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Ambitious coverage of the 2004 elections, including George W. Bush winning re-election over John Kerry. Find links to a number of news articles, election results, profiles of candidates, electoral maps, and much more. Very thorough...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Peggy Noonan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Peggy Noonan, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush who crafted some of their best-known phrases. She has also written critically acclaimed books, written news columns, and appeared on talk shows. Includes...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President George Bush for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about George Bush (H.W.) who was the 41st president of the United States on this site.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at the several presidents and their actions in regard to the Cold War. Click on George Bush to see and hear his speech about the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Cold War ends.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.
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English Zone

English Zone: American Presidents: Reading for a Specific Purpose

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, information about American presidents is provided in chart format on the left and asks students to use the chart to answer the questions on the right. Note: the last president listed is George W. Bush. Java is required.
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President George W. Bush, Accompanied by First Lady Laura Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Coverage from NPR on the Republican Convention from many different angles as well as the entire Bush acceptance speech.
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New York Times: Election 2004, George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times's coverage of President George W. Bush in the 2004 election. Content includes recent news stories, a look at Bush's stand on numerous issues, campaign multimedia, and more.
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Karl Rove and George W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush states that he supports White House aide Karl Rove who is at the center of the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal. The case of jailed journalist Judith Miller is also chronicled. Plame affair timeline and links to...
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Other

National Tax Services: Hr1836 Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The Congress passed and President Bush signed this tax cut bill, titled "Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001." It caused a great deal of controversy. Learn about this law and read the debate that took place in the...